#C97A4C Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange feels earthy and approachable. The hex code #c97a4c works well as a supporting tone in autumn-themed palettes or construction-inspired branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays for a grounded look. Because black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it is a readable choice for web typography and UI elements.
Questions about #c97a4c
What is #c97a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97a4c is rgb(201, 122, 76), in HSL hsl(22, 54%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 62%, 21%.
What design themes suit #c97a4c?
This muted orange excels in autumn-inspired palettes or construction-themed branding where an approachable, grounded aesthetic is needed. It creates a balanced look when contrasted against olive or slate gray tones, perfect for organic and outdoorsy design projects.
Is #c97a4c readable on white or black?
#c97a4c has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.